Churches and Mosques in Lagos state may not be reopened soon for worshipers due to disagreement on protocols and guidelines between the state government and religious leaders. Recall that on Monday, June 1, the Presidential Taskforce on COVID19 announced that Mosques and Churches in the country can reopen for worship based on guidelines and protocols agreed with state governments. The Lagos state government has however said the possibility of worshippers converging in their worship centers has been ruled out …
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The Federal Government says the next phase of the battle against the Coronavirus pandemic in the country will now lie solely in the hands of states, community leaders, religious leaders and others. This was made known by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF), Boss Mustapha after he and members of the task force met and briefed President Buhari on Sunday, May 31. Speaking to state house correspondents, Mustapha said the Federal Government will henceforth only provide supervision and coordination. “The …
Austrian Bundesliga top club LASK, have been docked 12 points and fined a massive €75,000 for not observing social distancing during training ahead of the proposed top-flight restart on June 2. According to the Bundesliga, Lask disobeyed coronavirus-related safety rules in practice sessions after the club admitted to staging full contact training sessions even when the Austrian FA told clubs they were only allowed to train in small groups to avoid the spread of Coronavirus. The event which …
Africa Beyond Covid-19: President Weah, US Senator Coons, Elumelu, Other Global Leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations Urge Government, Private Sector Collaboration – Demand a new deal in and for Africa – Advocate speedy implementation of AFCFTA – Call for Increased Investment in Digital Connectivity United Bank for Africa (UBA) celebrated Africa Day 2020, by bringing together global leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations, screened live across the continent. UBA helps set the debate …
The Highest Islamic decision body in Kano state, the Council of Illamas, has kicked against the decision of the Kano state governor, Umar Ganduje, to lift the ban against religious gatherings in the state. The state governor, Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday May 19, approved the opening of worship centers across the state with an instruction that all COVID-19 precautionary measures must be adhered to by worshippers. A statement from the state government said the decision was reached after a …
Ahead of this Saturday’s Eid ul Fitr celebration, Muslim leaders in Kaduna state have agreed to cancel all congregational prayers as part of measures to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus in the state. The clerics met with the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai today May 19 were they notified him of their decision. Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, Sheik Ahmed Gumi who spoke on behalf of all other clerics, said Muslims in the state are to pray in their homes …